As we head into another new year, we’re looking back at our most-read blog posts from the past 12 months. Here’s the list from 2018, arranged in chronological order. We’re excited to continue these conversations and share more content in 2019. Happy New Year!

We should be using social media platforms to promote not only our own capabilities but also those of our employer or business – and, online networking sites shouldn’t be the only channel we use to network and promote ourselves. Here are three recent examples of how the Real Assets team leveraged various networking and promotion opportunities for personal and professional development.

The primary goal of the Black Diamond® Wealth Platform is to help advisors grow their client relationships by delivering an outstanding client experience. The ability to allow 24/7, interactive information access has nearly become standard for an advisory business. What clients expect is a high-quality, personalized experience, and advisors should not overlook the opportunity to leverage their online presence as one of the key benefits they deliver.

The market's varied performance is a continual reminder of its cyclical nature and the need to employ time-tested investment strategies. Here are three strategies that can be used to help you reduce the amount of volatility in your portfolio.

The SEC has taken various steps to address business continuity practices in the financial services industry and the ability of market participants to continue operations during times of crisis. In a recent webinar, SS&C DST Chief Risk Officer Blair Williams explores these regulatory requirements, as well as challenging questions about your level of preparedness and how to prepare for future crisis events.

We are pleased to share that renowned artificial intelligence firm Volley (volley.com), backed by JPMorgan Chase and both former CTOs of Goldman Sachs, has been selected to power the SS&C Learning Institute’s next generation of education and training offerings.